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Tsuyoshi Kusanagi (born July 9, 1974) is a Japanese actor, singer, and talent. He debuted as a member of the idol group “SMAP” and, after the group disbanded, continued to appear in numerous dramas and movies, earning high praise for his acting skills. He is currently affiliated with CULEN.
Biography Place of Birth: Ehime Prefecture (Spent childhood in Saitama Prefecture) Date of Birth: July 9, 1974 Affiliation: CULEN
Career Beginnings Tsuyoshi Kusanagi joined Johnny’s Office in 1987 and debuted as a member of SMAP in 1988. SMAP became a national idol group in Japan, excelling not only in music activities but also in variety shows, dramas, and movies. After SMAP disbanded, Kusanagi continued his career as an actor, showcasing his high level of acting ability in various works.
Notable Appearances Television Dramas “My Life’s Path” (2003, Fuji TV) Role: Hideo Nakamura Overview: He played the role of a teacher diagnosed with one year to live, delivering a moving performance that left a lasting impact.
“Specialist” (2016, TV Asahi) Role: Yoshito Takuma Overview: In this unique detective drama, he played the protagonist wrongfully imprisoned, who solves cases after being released.
“War of Lies” (2017, Fuji TV) Role: Koichi Ichinose Overview: He portrayed the lead role in this suspense drama focused on revenge, displaying meticulous acting.
Movies “Yomigaeri” (2003) Role: Heita Kawada Overview: In this fantasy film where the dead return to life, he passionately portrayed a character with complex emotions.
“BALLAD: Nameless Song of Love” (2009) Role: Matabe Overview: Set in the Warring States period, this historical fantasy film saw him playing a samurai, earning acclaim for his performance.
“Midnight Swan” (2020) Role: Nagisa Overview: He played a transgender woman in this film, delivering a delicate yet powerful performance that won multiple awards and garnered significant attention.
Awards Japan Academy Prize Best Actor Award (2021) Recognized for his performance in the film “Midnight Swan.”
Blue Ribbon Awards Best Actor Award (2021) Also awarded for his role in “Midnight Swan.”
Kinema Junpo Best Ten Best Actor Award (2021) Praised for his deep portrayal in “Midnight Swan.”
Hobbies and Special Skills Hobbies: Guitar, Cooking, Walking Guitar: Influenced by his music activities, guitar playing is one of his hobbies, and he enjoys playing in his private time. Cooking: Skilled in cooking, he often cooks for himself at home. Walking: He enjoys walking in nature and takes walks daily to relax.
You can find more detailed information at the link below. Tsuyoshi Kusanagi – Wikipedia